Oh Time

First off, I have to give thanks as I look up in  the Skies

Another rotation, another year unfolds before my eyes,

A fresh chapter gifted, a blessing from on high,

For every breath I'm breathing, for every cloudy or clear sky,

And to my loved ones, my anchor, my strength, my solid ground,

The realest souls around me, where true comfort can be found,

Without you all, what's a journey? A lonely path I'd walk,

You fill my spirit, fuel my soul, in every talk and thought.

But listen close, there's a lesson I've been screaming all my life,

Time is the currency, don't stir up any strife,

Precious? A ticking clock, a fleeting, sacred prize,

A gift from the Divine, reflected in your eyes,

Don't waste it, chase it, embrace it, every beat and chime,

Value your moments now, don't wait until it's winter time.

Now if you know me, truly, you know I'm a stickler for the clock,

Don't tell me 7:30 and show up at 8 o'clock,

My blood pressure rises, my patience starts to thin,

A promise made, a time displayed, that's where the respect should begin,

I have plans, I have purpose, I have moves to make, a mission on my mind,

Every wasted minute leaves a crucial piece behind,

It frustrates me deeply, this casual disregard,

Like time's an endless ocean, not a delicate playing card,

Why wait until the grey hairs blossom, the body starts to sag?

To finally see the value, the meaning in life's tag?

This isn't a game of 'later', this isn't a dress rehearsal

I've always felt this way, deep in my soul, a burning fire,

But truth be told, my actions didn't always reach that higher,

Standard I'd set for others, I've drifted off the track,

Missed moments, lost seconds, no way to bring them back,

But that's a past version, the future's on my mind now, clear and bright,

I'm striving for more focus, more joy, more pure delight,

Productivity's the goal, enjoying every second too,

No room for hesitation, no time for feeling blue,

And I just wish, I truly wish, the world would catch this wave,

Imagine if we all respected time, the peace that we could save.,

No room for petty nonsense, no space for idle talk,

Just focused dedication, on every single block,

Chasing our true calling, making impact, leaving traces,

Making the best of blessings, in all times and places.

So hold your head high, cherish your life, from dawn to dying light,

Use every second wisely, make your future shine so bright,

God's given us this time, let's honor what He gave,

No time for mediocrity, just courage to be brave.